it into the respective quadrant. The more exercises you choose
the better. Of course you are not limited to the tools that are
suggested in this book.
Though you might have discovered different aspects of
yourself in all four quadrants of your Self Matrix, the sug-
gested tools for Quadrants I and III in the Growth Matrix are
very similar in that they help you enhance positive qualities
and capacities. The exercises for Quadrant II and IV are simi-
lar as well since they help you work with shortcomings.Exercises for Quadrant I
Quadrant I was the most fun part of the Growth Matrix for
Evelyn and Eric. They learned new ways to enhance their pos-
itive qualities, of which both were already aware: being
friendly, openhearted, and often grateful.
When you start with these exercises, you might feel as if
you are praising yourself, a feeling that is uncomfortable for
some. Remember this is simply a technique to help you
enhance and strengthen your inner capacities by giving positive
messages to your subconscious mind.
Review Quadrant II of your Self Matrix. These are your
qualities that, when you discovered them through identification
with a film character you liked. You might feel drawn to certain
exercises more than to others. When you believe a suggestion
might be useful, write it into Quadrant I in the form at the
beginning of this chapter. The more exercises you choose the
better.Exercise 1: List of Positive Effects on Others
As you look at your list in Quadrant I in your Self
Matrix, contemplate how people in your life benefit
from these positive qualities. Write down the name
of every one you can think of for each quality and
note next to it how they probably are affected or“It’s kind of fun to do the
impossible.”
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